Same chapter1 markDifficulty: Medium
The cheapest means of transport for heavy and bulky goods over long distances is:
Transport
3 marksDifficulty: Medium
State two advantages and two disadvantages of air transport.
Original Khojo Papers practice question — not from a past board paper.
Answer
Air transport is by far the fastest and it reaches remote, hilly and inaccessible areas that other transport cannot serve, which makes it invaluable in relief work. It is, however, very expensive, it can carry only small quantities of freight, and it is badly disrupted by fog and bad weather.
No citable source has been recorded for this record. Treat it as practice material, not as fact.
Explanation
It is best suited to passengers and to light, valuable or perishable goods.
Related questions
From the same topic and chapter, at a similar level.
Same chapter3 marksDifficulty: Medium
Distinguish between National Highways and State Highways.
Transport
Same chapter3 marksDifficulty: Medium
Why is water transport the cheapest means of transport?
Transport
Same chapter3 marksDifficulty: Medium
State three advantages of railways over roadways in India.
Transport
Same chapter3 marksDifficulty: Medium
Name the four gauges of Indian railways and state which is being adopted throughout.
Transport
Same chapter2 marksDifficulty: Easy
State two advantages of railways over roadways for the transport of goods in India.
Transport